Revelstoke Rapids

Summary

Family and friends connect as a team on this exciting white water rafting trip. Enjoy amazing mountain views and fun, splashy rapids. This intermediate trip is fine for beginners, and a good activity for families with teenagers. Rate includes rafting equipment and trip photos. Water levels fluctuate in July, and age guidelines change. Class 3+. 2021: Due to Covid, all booking groups must be 4+ people. Groups of 8 or more can book online, and groups of 4-7 can call to book. ITINERARY: Groups must declare they are a 'cohort family' and do not require physical distancing. We ask guests to arrive on time and not earlier. Wear a swimsuit under your clothes, and shoes that can get wet. We provide hand sanitizer and masks, to be worn at our facility and on our bus. Each group gets a private change room. It’s a 20-minute drive to the river for a safety briefing to check PFDs and helmets. Masks are not worn on the river. The guide steers the boat with a set of oars, you paddle! Kids under 13 sit in the middle. It's 2 - 2.5 hours on the river and in gentle parts, we have fun water fights and guests can float in the river. New masks and hand sanitizer are provided for the drive back.

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

"While camping near Revelstoke, my kids found a brochure for white water rafting. I contacted the rafting company and was immediately impressed. Equipment, certifications, safety record – they’re even Safe Travel certified for Covid! The kids had a blast! Some of the rapids were pretty big but after we paddled through the first one I was hooked. It was super exciting! Then we floated through a really calm part of the river and everyone got so still we could hear every little sound; it was like being suspended in time. I was a bit worried the kids might get bored when the river was calm, but the guides pulled out these mammoth water guns. And the fight was on! Everyone was spraying everyone – even in the other boats! My teenage daughter got into it and just drenched me! I can’t remember the last time my kids and I laughed so hard together. I’ll treasure that. It felt like the river brought us closer together that day."

What’s included?

  • Low resolution souvenir photos (available from FaceBook)

  • Neoprene wet suits & socks Wind-resistant jackets High-performance water helmets US Coast Guard approved Type V lifejackets. Available on cold days: Wind-resistant splash pants Neoprene mitts

  • High resolution souvenir photos (available to purchase)

  • WHAT TO BRING: Closed shoes that can get wet. Swimsuit or lightweight underclothes for under the wetsuit. Towel and dry shoes for after. Sunglasses/ glasses with tie-on. Extra medication/ EpiPen.

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Wild Blue Yonder Rafting Adventures

About operator:

White Water Rafting in Revelstoke: The class 3+ Illecillewaet River has big, splashy waves and rapids, but is not too technical or high-risk, it’s a great trip for beginners, but thrilling enough for those who've rafted before. Starting in Glacier National Park, we get on the Illecillewaet River at Albert Canyon for an exhilarating 26km ride through gorgeous scenery. The trip finishes with an epic water fight using our exclusive super-soakers! River Pirates for kids! Take your kids on an adventure they'll never forget! Performed in a hilarious improv style, this unique adventure includes face-painting, bandanas, swords and treasure... and you get to take it all home! Sing songs, battle with swords and find the gold! On the Columbia River Journey paddle through time to Revelstoke’s rich history since the time of the fur trade brought to life by costumed actors on a calm, class 1 section of the Columbia River. All trips Include rafting gear, fresh snacks and free trip photos!

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